Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Hujurat - al-Hadid
- Author died
- 1421 AH
- Editions
- Dār al-Thurayyā lil-Nashr wa-al-Tawzīʿ
Tafsir al-Uthaymin: al-Hujurat – al-Hadid is an exegetical work by the Saudi scholar Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin (d. 1421 AH / 2001 CE), providing a commentary on nine consecutive surahs of the Quran from Surah al-Hujurat to Surah al-Hadid.
Background and Scope
The material in the work originated as oral lessons delivered by Ibn Uthaymin during his weekly Thursday gatherings known as Liqa al-Bab al-Maftuh (The Open Door Meeting). The commentary begins at Surah al-Hujurat based on the scholarly view that considers it or Surah Qaf as the opening of the mufassal section of the Quran. It systematically covers nine chapters: Surat al-Hujurat, Surat Qaf, Surat al-Dhariyat, Surat al-Tur, Surat al-Najm, Surat al-Qamar, Surat al-Rahman, Surat al-Waqi'ah, and Surat al-Hadid.
Methodology and Themes
The commentary proceeds verse by verse, combining textual elucidation with theological, legal, and behavioral deductions. Ibn Uthaymin analyzes linguistic meanings and syntactic structures, expounds upon the implications of divine addresses, and outlines the virtues of adhering to prophetic guidance. Throughout the exegesis, he addresses theological principles—affirming divine attributes without anthropomorphism (tamthil) or denial (ta'til)—and warns against theological, verbal, and practical innovations (bida'). He also derives legal rulings and ethical precepts directly from the Quranic text, emphasizing the importance of repentance, God-consciousness (taqwa), and reliance on established proofs from the Sunnah and the early Muslim community.
Publication
The text was transcribed, edited, and prepared for publication by Fahd ibn Nasir ibn Ibrahim al-Sulayman under the supervision of the Scientific Committee at the Shaykh Muhammad bin Saleh al-Uthaymeen Charitable Foundation. It was published in Riyadh by Dar al-Thurayya li-l-Nashr wa-l-Tawzi' in 1425 AH (2004 CE), and was also issued by Dar Ibn al-Jawzi in Dammam in 1423 AH.
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